Episode
Naruto: Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off!
Overview
A reunion of all the rookies isn't a very happy one, as all of them prepare to take the Chuunin Exam. With so many rivals around, Naruto's team will need help from a fellow ninja named Kabuto to know what they're up against. Will the group be able to last through the exam?
Details
- Series
- Naruto
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 23
- Air date
- 2003-03-13
- Runtime
- 24 min
Episode context
Genin Takedown! All Nine Rookies Face Off! is Episode 23 in Season 1 of Naruto. It aired on 2003-03-13. The runtime is 24 min.
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Episode 22: Chunin Challenge: Rock Lee vs. Sasuke!
Rock Lee challenges Sasuke to a one-on-one fight. Naruto grows angry and attacks him, only to be beaten in one attack. Sasuke realizes the challenge and eagerly accepts. But will Sasuke be defeated just as easily by this mysterious ninja? Sasuke's only advantage seems to be his Sharingan, but what happens when not even that will work?
Episode 24: Start Your Engines: The Chunin Exam Begins!
The first test of the Chuunin Exam is just that, a written test. When Ibiki issues a strict set of rules, Naruto fails to realize the true objective of the test. Can Naruto realize the truth before time runs out? And what about the tenth question?
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